Meetings

Erin Luciani grows over 30 varieties of flowers on her farm in Greenwich which she sells at farmers' markets and to area designers. She will demonstrate how to arrange flowers without using Oasis as a base.

May 13, 2020 at 1:00 pm Flower Show Preparation: 'Flower Show Designs'

Liz Gee, SGC Flower Show Chairman, will demonstrate two of the design types that will be featured in SGC's annual Standard Flower Show in July.

June 10, 2020 at 1:00 pm 'Birds of the Season'

July 8, 2020 at 1:00 pm 'Preparing for the SGC Standard Flower Show'

Liz Gee, NGC Accredited Judge, Master Gardener and Flower Show Chairman, will share all the details and

information that club members need to create their displays and to prepare for the July 11-12

SGC Flower Show 'Flowers Take Flight'.

August 12, 2020 at 1:00 pm Flower Pounding Demo and Workshop

Annette Newcomb, Dist. IV Asst. Director and Lake George GC member & Charlanne Ryan McDonough, Dist. IV Director and Lake George GC President will show us how to pound flowers to imprint and transfer to different items.

September 9, 2020 Field Trip-Tour of Shades of Green Nursery & Gardens, Charlton

Time to be announced

Proprietor Wynn Trowbridge will conduct a tour of her gardens which specializes in hostas and other shade-loving plants.

October 14, 2020 at 1:00 pm 'Women's Right To Vote'

Phyllis Chapman, museum educator and living history presenter, will present a first-person costumed

portrayal of Susan B. Anthony.

November 11, 2020 at 1:00 pm 'Create a Miniature Boxwood Christmas Decoration'

Location: Battenkill Community Room, 2530 SR 40, Greenwich

Tim Healy,,award winning flower designer at the Posie Peddler in Saratoga will teach us how to create an 8 inch Christmas tree from boxwood.

December 9, 2020 at 12 noon Christmas Party and Gift Exchange

at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs

Don't miss this chance to mingle and get to know your fellow members and enjoy some holiday fun and delicious food.

January 13, 2021 at 1:00 pm 'Land Conservation in Saratoga County'

Maria Trabka, Executive Director of Saratoga P.L.A.N. will speak on land conservation activities throughout Saratoga County

February 10, 2021 at 1:00 pm 'Discovering Hudson Crossing Park'

Kate Morse, Director or HCP, will talk about the many benefits and offerings that the park provides.

March 13, 2021 at 12 noon Annual Covered Dish Luncheon Winter Picnic

This is our chance to show off our creative culinary skills. Each member is asked to bring a dish to share.

2020 - 2021 Meetings

Note: Unless noted below, meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM

at the United Methodist Church, 51 Church St., Schuylerville, NY

Meetings are subject to change or cancellation

April 9, 2025 at 1:00 pm Workshop -Create Your Own Spring Grapevine Wreath

Tim Healy, owner of Posie Peddler Florist in Saratoga, will demonstrate and help participants create their own grapevine wreaths in this hands-on workshop. There is a $20 material fee.

May 14, 2025 at 1:00 pm 'Designing Arrangements for SGC's 2025 Flower Show'

SGC members and NGC Master Judges Liz Gee and Carol English will demonstrate tips on how to construct some of the flower show designs.

June 11, 2025 at 1:00 pm ' Preparation of Medicinal Herbs for Health and Beauty'

Alexander Scrivo, a NYS licensed Esthetician, Nail Specialist and International CIDESCO Diplomat in Beauty Therapy, will show us how to use medicinal herbs to improve skin care.

July 9, 2025 at 1:00 pm 'Final Preparation for the SGC 2025 Standard Flower Show'

Flower Show Chairs Liz Gee and Carol English will share all the details and

information that club members need to create their displays and to prepare for 2025 SGC Flower Show.

August 13, 2025 at 1:00 pm 'Casting Leaves In Concrete'

Location: home of Diane Swartwout, 122 Mezera Rd., Schuylerville

SGC Member Annette Newcomb and her friend Kathy Dorman from the Lake George Community Garden Club will demonstrate how to cast leaves in concrete to be used as birdfeeders and other decorative garden accents. There is a $5.00 material fee.

September 10, 2025 at 11:00 am Field Trip - Tour of Schenectady Central Park Rose Garden

180 PTL Arthur Chaires Lane, Schenectady

The program includes a group tour of the Schenectady County Cooperative extension facility, greenhouses and rose gardens located in Schenectady's Central Park. Carpooling is recommended.

October 8, 2025 at 1:00 pm 'Garlic in the Garden'

Sue Kowaleski of Lake Hill Farm in Argyle will demonstrate how to plant garlic before winter and explain the different types of garlic. Garlic will be available for purchase.

November 12, 2025 at 1:00 pm Field Trip - The Chapman House

348 Glen St., Glens Falls

The program, 'A Melon for Your Table: the Legacy of the Victorian Garden', will be a guided talk which explores the evolution of the Victorian Garden and how it has influenced current gardening methods. Carpooling is recommended.

December 10, 2025 at NOON Holiday Party and Gift Exchange

This fun event will once again be at the Wishing Well Restaurant located at 745 Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort.

Please bring a donation to support a cause chosen at the November meeting.

Signup for party at the November meeting.

January 14, 2026 at 1:00 pm 'Gardening Native: Incorporating Native Plants Into Your Graden'

Kate Brittenham, an ecological landscape designer, will discuss the essentials of ecological garden design principles and practices incorporating native plants.

February 11, 2026 at 1:00 pm 'Schuylerville Garden Club Through the Decades: 1980-present.'

SGC Vice-President Evelyn Rybaltowski and SGC Former President Leona Brownell will use a Power Point presentation to document the history of SGC from 1980 to present time. This is the continuation of their last program which documented SGC's history from 1938-1979.

March 11, 2026 at NOON Annual Covered Dish Winter Picnic Luncheon & Video

Each member will bring a dish to share. Please bring your own place setting and beverage. As a bonus,, there will be a video entitled 'Lunch In The Garden'.